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YS12 ZRL

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,534 mi
Last recorded120,534 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 ZRL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 120,534 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 114,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 108,010 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 97,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,478 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 83,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half and lost all its grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective center mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,643 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both effected (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 55,842 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Aug 2019 55,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre, cut in sidewall.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service inspection/light on

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,349 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around inner edge & wearing close to markers . Tyre also cracking around outer edge of tread

Underbody panels prevent complete inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2017 42,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around inner edge & wearing close to markers . Tyre also cracking around outer edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Underbody panels prevent complete inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,406 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 34,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 25,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light cracking offside front tyre tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Small cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light cracking offside front tyre tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Small cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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YS12 ZRL is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS12 ZRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YS12 ZRL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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